The Atlanta Braves' injury-depleted starting rotation is adding more reinforcements after acquiring Carlos Carrasco from the New York Yankees.

Atlanta acquired the veteran right-hander for cash considerations. Carrasco, a 16-year veteran, had been at Triple-A with the Yankees.

But if baseball has taught us anything, it's that, no matter how down you might be feeling, no matter how dark it may seem, things can always get worse. And while the Fedde deal was bad enough, the Braves managed to follow it up with an even more depressing transaction less than 24 hours later.

The hobbled Braves are adding another reinforcement to their rotation, having agreed to a trade with the Yankees that will send veteran righty Carlos Carrasco to Atlanta for a player to be named or cash,

The Yankees have already been aggressive on the trade market, but they likely aren't done. Here's a look at who they could target next.

When the New York Yankees make a move, it’s usually to steal headlines—not surrender them. The post NY Yankees Mocked by MLB Fans After Turning Sellers in Shocking Trade for 38YO Veteran appeared first on EssentiallySports.

New York is said to be looking for a starting pitcher, and Nationals star MacKenzie Gore could be a target for the Yankees.

The New York Yankees have traded veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations, the team announced Monday ahead of their series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays.